Gortner, a former child evangelist, reveals the commercial side of the Revivalist circuit in the early 1970s while expressing his disbelief in the messages he preaches.
“You Keep the Faith...Marjoe Keeps the Money”
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Gortner, a former child evangelist, reveals the commercial side of the Revivalist circuit in the early 1970s while expressing his disbelief in the messages he preaches.
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Marjoe Gortner, a former child evangelist, travels the Revivalist circuit in the early 1970s, performing in church tents across the United States. The film captures his charismatic preaching style while revealing the commercial aspects of evangelism before the rise of televangelism. Gortner candidly discusses his lack of belief in the messages he delivers, providing insight into the business of religion. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005, the documentary runs for 88 minutes.
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Why Watch
- See Marjoe Gortner's unique take on evangelism.
- Find out how revival meetings were staged before televangelism.
- Watch the intersection of faith and financial motives.
Did You Know
- Marjoe Gortner was a child evangelist who began preaching at age 4.
- The film was released in 1972 and has a runtime of 88 minutes.
- It was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.
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Marjoe was released in 1972.
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The duration of Marjoe is 88 minutes.
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The tagline of Marjoe is 'You Keep the Faith...Marjoe Keeps the Money'.
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